The difference between Expecting and Pregnant

When used as nouns, expecting means the process by which somebody expects something, whereas pregnant means a pregnant woman.

When used as adjectives, expecting means of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth, whereas pregnant means carrying developing offspring within the body. expecting a baby together.

check bellow for the other definitions of Expecting and Pregnant

  1. Expecting as a verb:

  1. Expecting as an adjective:

    Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.

    Examples:

    "The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare."

    "When is the new couple expecting?"

  1. Expecting as a noun:

    The process by which somebody expects something.

  1. Pregnant as an adjective (mostly, not comparable):

    Carrying developing offspring within the body. Expecting a baby together.

    Examples:

    "I went to the doctor and, guess what, I'm pregnant!"

    "We are pregnant."

  2. Pregnant as an adjective (comparable):

    Having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.

    Examples:

    "a pregnant pause"

  3. Pregnant as an adjective (now, poetic):

    Fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground etc.).

  4. Pregnant as an adjective (obsolete):

    Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.

  1. Pregnant as a noun:

    A pregnant woman.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Dunglison"

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